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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.09, 1,996.92 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.09, 1,996.92 and 453.53 is: 680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.09 : 1,996.92 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.09/1,996.92 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.09x = 1,996.92 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.09x = 905,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,652.01/1,331.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.38

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